![]() ![]() It also makes this car a real alternative for someone looking for a car in the low 30s price range, something that couldn’t be said of its predescessor. That’s only 0.1 second slower than the more expensive six-cylinder model. Zero to 60 now takes a mere 8.1 seconds, two seconds quicker than last year and closer to other cars in this class. You’d expect double-overhead cams and four valves per cylinder, but it’s the Eaton supercharger with an intercooler that adds the oomph. The numbers: 185 horsepower and 200 pound-feet of torque from a 2.3-liter in-line four-cylinder engine. That translates into a 37 horsepower increase and 38 pound-feet of torque increase. Thankfully, this year the standard engine comes from Mercedes Benz’s SLK coupe. When it debuted last year, the underpowered C230 came with a mere 148 horsepower, less than a Nissan Altima. The Carfax report shows history in Pennsylvania and New Jersey with 21 mileage readings and no accidents or other damage.After having redone its entry-level line for 1998, you’d think the folks at Mercedes Benz would leave well enough alone for their most affordable sedan, the C230.īut with increasing competition in the near-luxury class - those cars with base prices from $30,000 to $40,000 - the folks at M-B addressed one of the C230s biggest deficits: power. The window sticker lists standard and optional features as well as a total MSRP of $33,630. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 5-speed 5G-Tronic automatic transmission. The Carfax report lists maintenance performed by Ertley MotorWorld from 2001 to 2017, while an oil change and inspection were performed in November 2018 according to the selling dealer. The 2.3-liter, 16-valve M111 inline-four was supercharged and intercooled from the factory for ratings of 185 horsepower and 200 pound-feet of torque when new. The VDO gauge cluster consists of a 160-mph speedometer and a tachometer as well as a digital thermometer, clock, and odometer, with the latter showing approximately 22k miles. Features include a 10-way power driver-side seat, a factory cassette stereo, cruise control, auto-dimming mirrors, a telescoping steering column, and more. The interior is trimmed in Parchment and featured a matching dash, leather seat inserts, and carpets accented by burl walnut trim on the dash, center console, and doors. A full-size spare tire, ASR traction control, and 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes came standard on the model. Polished 15″ wheels wear Michelin MXV4 Plus tires with 2007 date codes. The condition of the paintwork and trim is shown up close in the gallery below. The body is finished in Bordeaux Red (567), a $600 optional metallic color, and retains factory lighting, bumpers, and badging. This W202 is offered by the selling dealer with a window sticker, manuals, a car cover, a clean Carfax report, and a New Jersey title. An inspection and oil change were reportedly performed in November 2018. Power comes from a supercharged and intercooled 2.3-liter inline-four paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission, and features include a power-adjustable driver’s seat, cruise control, a factory stereo, and a glass sunroof. This 1999 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor was first sold in December 1998 by Ertley MotorWorld of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania and remained with its original owner until October 2018. The car shows 22k miles and is finished in Bordeaux Red over a Parchment leather interior. ![]()
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